Saturday / Sunday Shift- Activity Memory Care Leader

Job Title : Dementia Care Activities Specialist

Company : Lincoln Glen Manor

Location : San Jose, CA (On-site)

Type : Part-Time (Weekends)

Compensation : $18 / hour or more, based on experience

About Lincoln Glen Manor

Lincoln Glen Manor is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior living community located on a welcoming six-acre campus in San Jose, California. Founded in 1965 by the Lincoln Glen Church Congregation, the Manor provides four levels of care and extensive amenities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of older adults. Our approach to senior care is rooted in compassion, community, and respect values that guide how we serve our residents and support one another as a family.

About the Role

As Dementia Care Activities Specialist , you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents living with advanced dementia. This hands-on position focuses on delivering personalized, meaningful activities that foster emotional well-being, cognitive engagement, and social connection. Working as part of our Memory Care team, you'll provide one-on-one attention and creative engagement to promote comfort, familiarity, and joy for each resident in your care.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate individualized activities tailored to residents needs, preferences, and abilities.

Build meaningful relationships through consistent, empathetic, and respectful interactions.

Engage residents using sensory, music, art, and reminiscence-based activities.

Document resident participation and communicate observations to the care team.

Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other departments to support individualized care plans.

Maintain a calm, supportive presence to reduce distress or confusion using redirection and reassurance techniques.

Ensure activity spaces remain safe, organized, and welcoming.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience working with seniors and / or individuals with dementia in a residential or care setting.

Understanding of person-centered care principles.

Background or interest in arts, crafts, exercise, or event planning preferred.

Patience, empathy, and a passion for improving the quality of life for older adults.

Dementia care certification or specialized training a plus.

What We Offer

Schedule : Saturdays & Sundays, 9 : 30 a.m. 5 : 15 p.m.

Pay : $18 / hour or more, depending on experience.

A supportive, mission-based work environment where every role makes a meaningful impact.

Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care team dedicated to enhancing residents lives.

Beautiful 6-acre campus offering a warm, family-oriented atmosphere.